Sails on the Lake

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

About this property

Sails on the Lake offers self-contained accommodations directly opposite Lake Taupo. Most rooms offer lake and mountain views. Free WiFi, daily service and free car parking are included. Each room at Sails on the Lake features a private bathroom, cooking facilities, including microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee plunger and refrigerator. All rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms with a spa bath are available. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a spacious garden with a barbecue area. Taupo town center is just 0.9 mi from Sails on the Lake. It is a 10-minute drive to Wairakei International Golf Course and Huka Falls.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Taupo, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
2 king beds
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean, tidy room with excellent view. nicely greeted and helpful staff. Will stay again. My 2nd time of staying in the motel.”
Alex
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is fab. View is amazing over Taupo lake. Off street parking. Walkable to city center. It was really nice to have a spa bath. But the room is starting to look a bit dated.”
Haydee
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was great, we walked into town, we had lake views, the mountains almost peaked through the clouds. The manager was great, nice to have an manager who was so happy and accommodating.”
Lisa
United States United States
“Right on the lake and near the falls also. The rooms were spotless and comfortable! Really nice path along the lake for a long walk and a natural hot pool just steps away.”
Aseri
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff was so quick to get to us as we did a last minute booking.”
Ronaldo
New Zealand New Zealand
“excellent room size for us as a couple. bathroom was spacious easy access with parking right outside the apartment.”
Leslie
Canada Canada
“The owners were so friendy. The room had everything we needed with a balcony overlooking the lake.”
Anita
United States United States
“Friendly owner, great view of Lake Taupo, very clean”
David
Australia Australia
“Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and serviced daily. Very comfy bed with views of the lake.”
Lyn
Australia Australia
“The view from the room was lovely. The property provided a free washing machine, dryer and clothes airers. We had a room with a spa bath and they provided bath salts which was a lovely touch.”

Area info

House rules

Sails on the Lake takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sails on the Lake of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.